41st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The 41st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was a Union Army regiment which was active from 27 June 1861 to 3 July 1863 during the American Civil War. It was formed by German immigrants at Yorkville, Manhattan in New York City, New York, and they served under the popular Colonel Leopold von Gilsa. The regiment was attached to the Army of the Potomac, and it suffered heavy losses during the Battle of Chancellorsville and the Battle of Gettysburg, after which it was mustered out of service.